Lavandula angustifolia Lavenite Petite (Lavender)

This lavender is quite distinctive with its pom-pom flower spikes. Compact and dense, extremely fragrant with intense violet flowers, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Lavenite Petite’ is a top choice for containers thanks to its short stems and tight foliage.

Coming from New Zealand, this lavender is quite distinctive with its pom-pom flower spikes. Compact and dense, extremely fragrant with intense violet flowers, Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavenite Petite' is a top choice for containers thanks to its short stems, up to 6-8 in. long (15-20 cm), and tight foliage. Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic.

  • Hardy, 'Lavenite Petite' is loved by gardeners for its long-lasting and delightful scent as well as the fashion in which its lavender flowers beautifully contrast with its gray-green foliage.
  • Blooms once in mid to late spring (early to mid-May). Lavenders blooming once may have a second, smaller flush of flowers during the season and maybe a third one if the flowers are cut soon enough.
  • Evergreen in warm winter climates, it typically grows in a compact 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) bushy shrub.
  • This Lavender is very versatile and can be used in perennial borders, containers, rock gardens, or herb gardens. Its fragrant flowers may be dried and used in potpourris. Spectacular effect in mass plantings.
  • Thrives in full sun and performs best in dry to medium, poor, light, sandy, and well-drained soils. Excellent drainage and air circulation are essential, specifically in hot, humid climates.
  • Drought, deer, rabbit, and dry soil tolerant and a real magnet for bees and butterflies!
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth. Remove spent blooms to encourage new blooms.

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Heat Zones 5
– 8

Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Herbs, Shrubs
Plant Family Lavandula – Lavender
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 12″
– 18″
(30cm
– 45cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden